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Premiere Screening of "Asa, a Beautiful Girl"

By StudentFilmmakers.com
posted Apr 30, 2013, 13:18

Asa, a Beautiful Girl, is a new short film on the last 24 hours before a young Nigerian girl embarks on a journey of a lifetime. Filmed in the Bronx & Westchester County, NY, it chronicles the trials, tribulations and ultimately the triumphs of Asa from Age 7 to 17, leading up to the moments before she leaves the country for the United States.

On Sunday, May 5, 2013, Sela Films, creator of the new short film Asa, a beautiful girl, will hold a free release party & screening of the short at the University Settlement, in the Lower East Side, Manhattan. To RSVP, please contact Aimiende Negbenebor Sela at [email protected].

This remarkable film, shot in the Bronx and parts of Westchester County, is written and directed by Bronx native Aimiende Negbenebor Sela. Starring Harlem resident MaameYaa Boafo as Asa and co-directed by Scarsdale resident Michel Chahade, Asa showcases a cast of 18 incredibly talented New York native actors.

When asked, why he agreed to work on Asa, a Beautiful Girl, co-director Michel Chahade, said “It is a story that simply has to be told. Everyone needs to hear it.” Clarence Nisbett, 2nd Unit DP, and a native of St. Croix answered, “I know so many people who have the exact same story, it’s time people listened.” David Silverberg, Executive Producer emphasized how much “this story crosses all cultures.” The dedicated actors and production team members all expressed similar sentiments, some exclaiming that “They can’t wait to hear what the world has to say once the film’s out, as it promises to transcend stereotype and expectations.” Asa, a Beautiful Girl, is currently being submitted to festivals for the 2013 – 2014 Festival seasons.

Sela Films, LLC is a New York-based production company that was born out of a need to create films that tell diverse stories; ones that span the globe, overlooking stereotypes, and digging right into what makes the world a global one.

Resources:

www.selafilms.com